Reply to thread

Message: <blockquote data-quote="Alexemplar" data-source="post: 7089960" data-attributes="member: 6874182">To be fair, refluffing the Bard isn't the ONLY option I presented.  D&D can (and has) introduced class variants that swap out many class features and change the flavor.  That doesn't get rid of the original class. D&D has also introduced other classes with overlapping functions/mechanics/concepts, but different flavor.  That doesn't get rid of the original class either.  But even if I were to change the fluff some... Is a class with the title Bard, but instead of a musical instrument the class gained proficiency in 1 tool of their choice, Song of Healing changed to Hands of Healing, magic derived from their classical education, a "College of the Song" subclass and introductory art that doesn't show someone with a musical instrument... let's say for every 1 image of a bard with an instrument, you need 3 or 4 of a Bard without an instrument.  Is it still a Bard?  I would say yes.  Others would say no.</blockquote>